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Jess Williard... Jack Johnson...
Item #608832
April 07, 1915
FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 7, 1915
* Jess Williard - "The Great White Hope"
* Jack Johnson
* Heavyweight boxing title fight (post-fight reporting)
Page 6 has an article headed: "JESS WILLARD IS ON HIS WAY HOME" "Great Crowd at Havana Dock Delays Sailing of Steamer; Johnson Remains Behind" See image for t... See More
News posters before the internet... Paul von Hindenburg...
Item #609418
August 17, 1934
ILLUSTRATED CURRENT NEWS, New Haven, Connecticut, August 17, 1934 This is a nice example of this early news service photo poster published 3 times a week, taken up almost entirely with one or more photos of the most notable event of the day. Done in broadside form (printed on front side only) these were meant to be hung up for display, typically used in schools to provide photos of the most ... See More
Evelyn Hoey murder?... Huey Long burial...
Item #609640
September 13, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 13, 1935
* Evelyn Hoey murder or suicide ?
* Senator Huey P. Long burial
This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "ACTRESS SHOT DEAD IN COUNTRY HOME OF H.H. ROGERS JR." "Young Oil Heir Is Held Pending Investigation of Death of Evelyn Hoey" "SUICIDE THEORY STUDIED" and more. 1st report coverag... See More
Dwight Eisenhower wins the election...
Item #609844
November 07, 1956
HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, Nov. 7, 1956
* General Dwight D. Eisenhower
* Elected president of the United States
At the very top of the front page: "ELECTION EXTRA" and followed by a large, bold banner headline: "IKE LANDSLIDE" and related subheads.
The complete sections 1 & 2 (of 4) with 32 pages, very nice, clean condition.... See More
Joe Louis 'The Brown Bomber'...
Item #609964
March 02, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1949
* Joe Louis 'The Brown Bomber'
* Heavyweight boxing champion
* Retires
The front page has a two column headline: "Louis Resigns Heavyweight Title And Will Become Boxing Promoter"
Also a 7 column headline on page 35 reads: "Louis Officially Resigns World Title; Will Become Boxing Promoter" with photo of Louis. (see)
Other news,... See More
Kennedy is assassinated: same day report...
Item #609981
November 22, 1963
HERALD EXAMINER--EXTRA, Los Angeles, Nov. 22, 1963
* John F. Kennedy assassination
Bold headline above the masthead: "KENNEDY SLAIN" and also: "Assassinated in Dallas; Johnson Is President" with the related text taking the remainder of the front page along with 2 photos (see).
The complete first section (of 4) with pages 1-24, very nice, clean condition.... See More
Great "false" armistice report ending World War I...
Item #609996
November 07, 1918
LOS ANGELES RECORD--THIRD EXTRA - THIRD EXTRA, California, Nov. 7, 1918
* End of World War I ?
* Germans surrendering
* False Armistice
* FRONT LEAF ONLY ***
A very nice issue announcing the "false" armistice, ending World War I. The United Press report that the armistice had been signed was a bit premature--it would officially happen 4 days later (hence this report--found... See More
Clark Gable & Carole Lombard marry....
Item #610182
March 30, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1939
* Actor Clark Gable
* Actress Carole Lombard
* Marriage - wedding
Page 19 has one column headings: "Clark Gable Weds Carole Lombard" "Screen Stars Are Married by an Arizona Minister" See image for text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.... See More
Ted Williams announces retirement...
Item #610183
September 26, 1960
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, September 26, 1960
* Ted William retires
* Boston Red Sox
* MLB Baseball
The sport's section (page 10) has a one column heading: "Ted Williams Officially Quits Baseball" See images for text here. 1st report coverage on the announcement of Ted Williams that he will retire at seasons' end which was only 2 days away... See More
Tunis is captured...
Item #610221
May 07, 1943
HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, May 7, 1943
* Tunis & Bizerte, Tunisia captured
Above the masthead is: "6th War Extra" with the bold banner headline announcing: "TUNIS, BIZERTE ARE CAPTURED" with related subheads. Nice for display.
The front leaf only, a little irregular along spine, otherwise in nice displayable condition.... See More
Death of Charles Lindbergh...
Item #610320
August 27, 1974
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 27, 1974
* Charles Lindbergh death (1st report)
The front page has: "Lindbergh, 72, Dies of Cancer in Hawaii" with subhead: "Made First Solo Flight Across Atlantic in 1927" with a photos of him, plus a larger photo of him from 1927 standing in front of his plane the Spirit of St. Louis (see).
Incomplete, containing 8 pages of a 20 page... See More
Death of actor Wallace Beery...
Item #610372
April 16, 1949
HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, April 16, 1949
* Wallace Beery - American actor death
* It is BEST to have reports from the city where an event occurred
The banner headline at the very top reads: "WALLACE BEERY, MOVIE VETERAN, DIES SUDDENLY" with subhead: "Heart Attack Kills Star" with a small photo of him. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of th... See More
Death of aviation pioneer Ruth Alexander...
Item #610391
September 18, 1930
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 18, 1930
* Female aviation pioneer death
The banner headline announces: "RUTH ALEXANDER IS KILLED" with a subhead: "Aviatrix Crashes to Death i San Diego" with a photo of her. Alexander was an early aviation pioneer.
Present is the front leaf only, a little margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
Ray Ouimet wins golf tournament....
Item #610432
August 28, 1921
THE KANSAS CITY JOURNAL, Missouri, August 28, 1921
* Ray Ouimet wins golf tournament
* Famous golfer Francis Ouimet's brother
The sport's section (page 5) has a five column headline: "Ray Ouimet New Kansas City Golf Champ" with subheads and nice photo. (see) 1st report coverage of Francis Ouimet's younger brother winning the golf championship at the Hillcrest Country C... See More
Richard Byrd transatlantic flight... Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig...
Item #610502
June 30, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 30, 1927
* Richard Evelyn Byrd transatlantic flight
* Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig
* Sacco and Vanzetti
This issue has a three line banner headline on the front page: "BYRD BATTLES FOG, FLIES ON TOWARD PARIS; REPORTS TO SHIP 200 MILES OUT AT SEA; ARMY FLIERS REACH HAWAII IN 26 HOURS" with many subheads and related photo. Much more inside (see... See More
Byrd's transatlantic flight...Sacco-Vanzetti...
Item #610536
June 30, 1927
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, June 30, 1927 The front page of this issue has a three column, three line headline "Byrd Plane Fights Fog, Winds in Mid-Atlantic; Hawaii Hails U.S. Airmen" with subheads "Airplane's Signals Heard on Land and Sea" "Storms Feared Near Ireland" "Radio Tells World Progress of Four in Plane" and more. Additiona... See More
Lefty Grove 30th season win...
Item #610547
September 19, 1931
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 19, 1931
* Lefty Grove 30th victory of season (record)
* Philadelphia Athletics - MLB baseball
The sport's section (page 19) has two column headlines that include: "Grove Dazzles Pale Hose; Wins 30th Game of Season" and more with box scores. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, ligh... See More
1945 occupation of Japan begins...
Item #610553
August 31, 1945
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, August 31, 1945
* U.S. occupation of Japan begins (Tokyo)
* General Douglas MacArthur takes over
* USS Missouri (Big Mo) in Tokyo Bay
The front page has a banner headline: "Tokyo Japanese Remain Unbowed" with subheads and related photo. Coverage on the initial occupation Japan with the United States Navy entering Tokyo Bay. The official sign... See More
Hurricane hits Santo Domingo...
Item #610559
September 04, 1930
PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, September 4, 1930 The front page has a banner headline "Loss of Life Is Feared In Santo Domingo By Hurricane" with subhead "Path Uncertain As Winds Whip Across Islands" "Florida May Be In Path of First Tornado Of Season".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day are within.
This is complete in 8 pages with som... See More
1945 invasion of Lingayen Gulf begins....
Item #610576
January 09, 1945
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, January 9, 1945 The front page has a nice banner headline: "Jap Ships Flee From Philippines" with subheads "Nip Planes go Into Hiding As Powerful U.S. Sea, Air Forces Make Heavy Blows" "U.S. Invasion Of Luzon Island Appears Close" "Tokyo Continues to Tell of Huge Yank Fleets in Lingayen Region" which a... See More
Gandhi begins 21 day fast...
Item #610770
May 09, 1933
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 9, 1933
* Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast
Page 4 has one column headings: "GANDHI BEGINS FAST EXPECTED TO PROVE FATAL" "Ordeal Begins in Presence of Crowd of Devotees; Later Released from Prison" See images for text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 20 pages, a little margin chip... See More
Billie Jean King.... Wimbledon titles...
Item #611064
July 09, 1967
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, July 9, 1967
* Bille Jean King
* The Championships, Wimbledon
* 3 Women's tennis titles won
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "MRS. KING SWEEPS 3 TENNIS TITLES AT WIMBLEDON; RYUN SETS 1,500--METER RECORD..." with subheads and related photos. (see) 1st report coverage on Billie Jean King winning her s... See More
Very nice color cover...
Item #611086
December 13, 1904
AMERICAN HORSE BREEDER, Boston, New York & Chicago, Dec. 13, 1904 See the colorful front cover. Contains 100 pages with the covers, small binding holes near the spine, minor margin wear, a great wealth of horse-related photos & illustrations inside.
Laurence Manning rocket test....
Item #611166
June 11, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 11, 1934
* Laurence Manning
* American Rocket Society
* Space rocket try
This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 19 that include: "PLANETARY ROCKET REMAINS ON EARTH" and "Mars and All Other Possible Goals Unmolested When It Proves to be a 'Dud'" and more. This tells of Laurence Manning of the American Rocket Society makin... See More
Fourth of July... Baseball photos...
Item #611254
July 04, 1907
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, "Fourth of July Number", July 4, 1907 This issue still has the original red outer wrappers, the front wrapper having a print of a woman with fireworks (see). One of the inside pages has four photos captioned: "Some Thrilling Moments on the Baseball Diamond." (see).
Complete in 22 pages plus wrappers, date penciled at the top of ... See More
Huge bequest by Julliard would cause a music school to be named for him...
Item #611262
June 27, 1919
NEW YORK TIMES, June 27, 1919 The front page has an article with a 2 line, 1 col. head: "Gives $5,000,000 to Advance Music" "Will of A. D. Julliard Provides Aid for Worthy Students and for Entertainment" & more continuing inside the issue as well. Funds would ultimately maintain the Institute of Musical Art, later to be renamed in his honor, the famous Julliard School... See More
Murderess Rhonda Belle Martin...
Item #611307
March 14, 1956
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, March 14, 1965 The front page has a two column-wide, two-line headline "Waitress Confesses Killing Six Relatives" with subhead "Woman, 49, Said to Admit Poisoning Three Children, Two Husbands and Mother for Insurance". This article continues on page four.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day are within.
Comp... See More
1929 Six Miles, South Carolina tornado disaster...
Item #611312
March 14, 1929
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, March 14, 1929
* Six Miles, South Carolina
* Tornado disaster
The front page has one column headlines that include: "NINE KILLED, TEN HURT BY TORNADO IN CAROLINA TOWN" "Blast Sweeps Across Narrow Zone--Seven Buildings Are Wrecked" "One A School Structure" and more. (see) 1st report coverage of the dead... See More
Opening of the St. Louis World's Fair issue...
Item #611401
January 31, 1904
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 7, 1904 The front cover of the issue is entitled "The Opening of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition" which is comprised of two photos with additional photos inside the issue. Within the issue is "The Russian Ice-Breaker 'Ermack' Capable of Forcing Her Way Through Ice Twenty-Five Feet Thick"; "High-Velocity 6-inch Wire-Wound G... See More
Murderess Rhonda Belle Martin...
Item #611495
March 14, 1956
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 14, 1965
* Rhonda Belle Martin
* American serial killer
Near the bottom of the front page is a three column headline: "'I Must Have Been Crazy,' Mother Says After Killing 6" with caption: "Poisons Her Family" 1st report coverage on serial killer, Rhonda Belle Martin, confessing to the murders of her family members.
Other news, sports and ... See More
Corning NY train wreck disaster...
Item #611706
July 05, 1912
THE SALEM EVENING NEWS, Massachusetts, July 5, 1912
* Corning NY train wreck (Gibson)
* Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
The front page has two column headlines that include: "ENGINEER IS BLAMED FOR FRIGHTFUL RAILROAD WRECK" and more. (see) Early reporting on the Corning train wreck in New York.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in ... See More
USS Kearny torpedoed....
Item #611755
October 17, 1941
BOSTON TRAVELER, October 17, 1941
* USS Kearny torpedoed
* 1st U.S. destroyer attacked during WWII
The front page has a great banner headline above the masthead: "U.S. DESTROYER KEARNY TORPEDOED OFF ICELAND" with subhead. Nice for display.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, nice condition.... See More
Jim Bunning's perfect game...
Item #611959
June 22, 1964
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 22, 1964
* Senator Jim Bunning's perfect game
* Philadelphia Phillies - former Detroit Tigers
Page 5 has a two column headline: "Bunning Celebrates Dad's Day With A Perfect Game" with photo. (see) 1st report coverage on MLB pitcher Jim Bunning's perfect game at Shea Stadium while pitching for the Philadelphia... See More
Sir Austen Chamberlain death...
Item #612080
March 17, 1937
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, March 17, 1937
* Sir Austen Chamberlain death
* British stateman - Nobel Peace Prize
The front page has a two column headline: "FAMOUS BRITISH DIPLOMAT, AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
Ken Norton defeates Muhammad Ali....
Item #612106
April 01, 1973
SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, April 1, 1973
* Ken Norton vs. Muhammad Ali
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a four column headline: "Unknown Norton Beats Ali" with action photo. (see) 1st report coverage on Ken Norton winning a split decision over Muhammad Ali to win the NABF heavyweight title.
Other news, spor... See More
Harlem race riot of 1964....
Item #612142
July 20, 1964
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, July 20, 1964
* Harlem race riots
* Confrontation w/ police
The front page has a three column heading: "Harlem Riots Flare Despite Peace Pleas" with related photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise nice.
re. RMS Lusitania sinking...
Item #612254
May 13, 1915
THE FAIRMONT TIMES, West Virginia, May 13, 1915
* re. RMS Lusitania sinking
* German torpedo submarine
* War tensions grow for U.S.
The front page has a banner headline: "WILSON TELLS GERMANY HE HOLDS INTERNATIONAL LAW AS BINDING" with subheads. (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, some margin wear and chipping, should be handled ... See More
Spanish Civil War begins... Madrid, Spain...
Item #612402
July 18, 1936
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, July 18, 1936
* Spanish Civil War starts
* Second Spanish Republic coup
The front page has a two column headline: "SPAIN SENDS FLEET AND PLANES AGAINST REBELS" 1st report coverage on the beginning of the Spanish Civil War.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, light browning, some margin wear and chipping, otherwise... See More
1946 MLB all-star game... Mt. Tom airplane crash...
Item #612413
July 10, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 10, 1946
* MLB all-star game - Ted Williams
* Fenway Park - Boston Red Sox
* Mt. Tom MA Massachusetts airplane crash
This 44 page newspaper has a one column headline near the bottom of the front page: "23 Die at Mt. Tom In Airplane Crash" 1st report coverage on the B-17 Flying Fortress crash at Mount Tom, Massachusetts.
Also of in... See More
By and for brewery and soft drink workers...
Item #612471
January 01, 1918
BREWERY & SOFT DRINK WORKERS' JOURNAL, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1918 An interesting folio size newspaper for members of the: "International Union of United Brewery & Soft Drink Workers" from just a year before Prohibition. Two of the inside pages are in German. An interesting newspaper for display in a home bar, etc.
Four pages, lightly toned, some minor margin tears, small b... See More
Snoqualmie Falls power plant...
Item #612652
August 30, 1902
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 30, 1902 The front page has several illustrations of "The Snoqualmie Falls Power Plant" and an accompanying article inside the issue.
Inside is "A Mammoth Combined Harvester"; "Electrical Resonance and its Relation to Syntonic Wireless Telegraphy -- II"; "The United States Naval Observatory at Washington"; and more arti... See More
Primo Carnera... Jack Sharkey...
Item #612660
June 29, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 29, 1933
* Primo Carnera
* Jack Sharkey
* Heavyweight boxing title fight (pre-fight news)
* From the city where it happened
This 42 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 23: "50,000 Expected to See Heavyweight Title Bout Tonight in Garden Bowl" with subheads that include: "SHARKEY FAVORED OVER CARNERA, 6-5" and more with relate... See More
Lou Gehrig's Cooperstown Memorial...
Item #612703
June 14, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 14, 1941
* Lou Gehrig tribute (re. death)
* Cooperstown, New York
Page 12 has one column headings: "GEHRIG MEMORIAL AT COOPERSTOWN" "Taps Blown at Baseball Shrine Before Big Leaguers Meet...." and more (see). 1st report coverage on the tribute to Lou Gehrig at Abner Doubleday Field shortly after his death. See photos for text here.
Other news, s... See More
DiMaggio breaks hitting streak...
Item #612704
June 30, 1941
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, June 30, 1941
* Joe DiMaggio breaks game hitting streak record
* New York Yankees - Major league baseball
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has one column headings: "DIMAGGIO HITS SAFELY IN 41 STRAIGHT GAMES" "Tops George Sisler's Record That Stood for Nineteen Years" Of course game # 56 is the one ever... See More
Byron Nelson wins at Belmont, Massachusetts...
Item #612727
September 29, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 29, 1937
* Byron Nelson
* Belmont, Massachusetts
* Golf tournament
The sport's section (page 27) has a six column headline that reads: "First Prize in $12,000 Belmont Golf Captured by Nelson" with subheads and related photo (see photos). 1st report coverage on Byron Nelson winning the Belmont open golf tournament.
Other n... See More
SS Egypt sinking....
Item #612785
May 22, 1922
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, May 22, 1922
* SS Egypt sinking
* Gold & silver lost
The front page has a four column headline: "NINETY-EIGHT PEOPLE ARE MISSING AND 242 SAVED OF THOSE ON BOARD BRITISH STEAMSHIP EGYPT SUNK AT SEA" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 10 pages, minor margin wear, generally good.... See More
Rudolph Valentino bigamy trial begins...
Item #612786
June 01, 1922
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, June 1, 1922
* Rudolph Valentino - The Sheik
The front page has one column headlines that include: "VALENTINO HAS BEGUN FIGHT IN STATE COURTS" "Bigamy Charges Will Be Vigorously Contested" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, minor margin wear, generally good.... See More
Kennedy Space Center delays Skylab...
Item #612809
January 25, 1973
SPACEPORT NEWS, Jan. 25, 1973 This is the official newsletter of the "Kennedy Space Center" as noted in the masthead, which also includes the early "NASA" logo (see). Published bi-weekly, this newsletter is seldom found as it only circulated among NASA employees. Various news reports from the Kennedy Space Center including photos. The front page banner headline: "Sky... See More
By and for brewery and soft drink workers...
Item #612875
BREWERY & SOFT DRINK WORKERS' JOURNAL, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1918 An interesting folio size newspaper for members of the: "International Union of United Brewery & Soft Drink Workers" from just a year before Prohibition. Two of the inside pages are in German. An interesting newspaper for display in a home bar, etc.Four pages, lightly toned, some minor margin tears, small b... See More
Santa Claus on the front page...
Item #612949
December 22, 1906
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL NEWS, Scotland, Pennsylvania, Dec. 22, 1906 A nice Christmas-themed cover printed in red & green ink & featuring an early rendition of Santa Claus (see).
Eight pages, tabloid-size, nice condition.
Babe Ruth signs New York Yankees contract...
Item #612976
March 08, 1922
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 8, 1922
* Babe Ruth
* New York Yankees contract
* Highest paid baseball player
The sport's section (page 13) has one column headings: "RUTH ONE OF NATION'S HIGH SALARIED MEN" "Babe's Stipend With Bonus Will Net Him More Than President Gets"
Other news, sport and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light browning, ... See More
Grand Canyon mid air collision... United Airlines Flight 718 and TWA Flight 2...
Item #613091
July 02, 1956
CINCINNATI TIMES-STAR, July 2, 1956
* United Airlines Flight 718
* TWA Flight 2
* Grand Canyon mid air collision
The front page has a six column headline: "CANYON IS SCOURED FOR 128 AIR VICTIMS" with subhead. Coverage on the United Airlines Flight 718 airplane disaster.
Other news of the day. 10 pages, small binding holes along spine, generally good.... See More
From a German-occupied island...
Item #613115
May 16, 1941
THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, May 16, 1941
* Rare Nazi occupation title
This island was occupied by the Germans during World War II so all reporting is pro-Nazi propaganda, yet in English as residents were British. The front page has: "German Submarine in North Atlantic Sinks Auxiliary Cruiser of 20,000 Tons" "England Has Destroyed India - Gandhi's Reply to Am... See More
Apparent German & Japanese successes...
Item #613116
February 09, 1942
EVENING PRESS, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Feb. 9, 1942
* Rare Nazi Occupation title
This island was occupied by the Germans during World War II so all reporting is pro-Nazi propaganda, yet in English as residents were British. The front page has: "Large Sections of Two Soviet Divisions Wiped Out" "Another Six Ships Sunk Off American Coast" "Britain Worried Over... See More
WWII Nazi Germany on Guernsey Island...
Item #613224
November 17, 1943
EVENING PRESS, Guernsey, November 17, 1943. This four page newspaper was published on this island in the English Channel and was occupied by the Germans during almost all of WWII. During the Nazi occupation they took over this newspaper and filled it with pro-German propaganda, offering a unique insight into how the Axis reported the news during the war. The front page of this issue includes headl... See More
Marion Parker murder.... William Hickman....
Item #613267
December 20, 1927
KANSAS CITY JOURNAL, December 20, 1927
* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder
* William Edward Hickman
The front page has one column headlines: "$100,000, DEAD OR ALIVE, ON FIEND'S HEAD" "Slayer's Automobile Found, But Identity of 'The Fox' Is Still as Mysterious as Ever" and more with two column photo of Marian Parker. (see) Coverage on the kidnapping an... See More
Albert Einstein becomes U.S. citizen...
Item #613338
October 03, 1940
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, October 3, 1940
* Albert Einstein becomes United States Citizen
* Physics
Page 6 has a photo showing Albert Einstein receiving his U.S. citizenship papers. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, a little margin wear, generally good.
Military newspaper printed in the jungles of New Guinea...
Item #613374
October 06, 1945
GUINEA GOLD, "Australian Edition", Oct. 6, 1945 On November 19, 1942, Australian and U.S. troops fighting Japanese invaders in the New Guinea jungle read the first issue of "Guinea Gold", a unique four-page Australian army newspaper which day after day thereafter published a record number of world scoops. It was able to do so because U.S. General Douglas MacArthur, Sup
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1st Parachute escape from aircraft...
Item #613379
October 21, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 21, 1922
* Test pilot Harold R. Harris
* 1st ever airplane escape w/ parachute
* McCurtain, Oklahoma
* Coal mine explosion disaster
The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Aviator for First Time in Flying History Saves Himself by Leap With a Parachute" Harris is known as the first airman to safely escape an aircraft by "bailing ou... See More
King David Hotel Attack In 1946...
Item #613382
July 23, 1946
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, July 23, 1946
* 1st Major Terrorist Attack
* Jerusalem Israel
The front page has a three column heading: "Palestine Under Martial Law As Bomb Death Toll Mounts" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the very first major terrorist attack in Jerusalem.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pa
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* 1st Major Terrorist Attack
* Jerusalem Israel
The front page has a three column heading: "Palestine Under Martial Law As Bomb Death Toll Mounts" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the very first major terrorist attack in Jerusalem.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pa
Gallant Fox wins Kentucky Derby...
Item #613387
May 18, 1930
SUNDAY BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, May 18, 1930
* Gallant Fox race horse
* Triple crown of horse racing
* Kentucky Derby (1st of 3 wins)
The front page has a two column heading: "Sande Boots His Gallant Fox In to 'Darby' Fame" with subheads. (see) Much more in the sport's section with banner headline and photo. 1st report coverage on Gallant Fox winning the Kentucky De... See More
Early baseball photos... Carrie Nation...
Item #613556
March 16, 1901
BLACK AND WHITE BUDGET, London, March 16, 1901
* Carrie Nation photo
* Early baseball
An interesting and uncommon periodical, published in London, with some content on events of the Boer War in South Africa. It also has much domestic content offering an interesting glimpse of British life at the end of the Victorian era. It published from 1899 thru 1905 and contains many photographs. ... See More
Building Penn Station... San Francisco earthquake photos...
Item #613616
August 18, 1906
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, August 18, 1906
* Penn Station construction - New York City rail train
* San Francisco earthquake photos
The full front page is an illustration of: "Acres of Valuable Land in the Heart of New York City laid Waste for the New Pennsylvania Railroad Station.". This is Penn Station which would be completed in 1910 only to be demolished... See More
Earthquake in Italy... thousands killed...
Item #613618
March 11, 1915
LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York, March 11, 1915 The front page of this issue is an illustration entitled "In the Trenches."
This issue includes "Thrilling Scenes of Battle by Land and Sea"; "An Earthquake Kills 30,000"; "Pictorial Digest of the World's News" and much more.
Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portra... See More
Satchel Paige... Babe Ruth...
Item #613729
August 24, 1948
NEW YORK TIMES, August 24, 1948
* Satchel Paige loses bet
* Babe Ruth's kids
Page 27 has a two line, 2 column head: "Paige Pays $500 Reward to Fan Who Proved He Played Professional Baseball in 1926" An amusing article about a fan who won $500 for providing evidence that Satchel Paige played professional baseball before 1927. Paiges quip about losing the bet: "I musta slep... See More
Sydney Harbor Bridge...
Item #613755
September 01, 1922
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September, 1922 The front colored cover is "Geological Survey Maps in the Making: A Transit Station on the Idaho-Montana Boundary" with a related article inside. Inside the issue is: "Skilled Hands, or Automatic Machinery?"; "The Seventy-Five Mile City"; "The Sydney Harbor Bridge"; and many more illustrations, articles an... See More
Americans getting beaten in the Far East...
Item #613988
January 06, 1942
THE STAR, Guernsey, Jan. 6, 1942 Among the front page heads are: ""Japan Has Won Valuable Oil & Tin Besides Territories" "America's Record of Unbroken Defeats in Far Eastern Zone" "German Bomber & Fighter Formations Make Heavy Attacks On Feodosia" and more.
Four pages, small folio size, some binding holes at the blank spine, very nice condition... See More
Hauptmann charged with the murder of the Lindbergh baby...
Item #614010
September 25, 1934
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, September 25, 1934
* re. Bruno Hauptmann arrest
* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping
The front page has a banner headline: "EVIDENCE GROWS AGAINST HAUPTMANN" with subheads and related photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, nice condition.... See More
War-time prohibition taking effect in 1919....
Item #614093
June 27, 1919
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, June 27, 1919
* War-time prohibition taking effect
The front page has an article headed: "DRY LAW UPHELD IN COURT OF APPEALS" "Decision Announced in New York Dismisses the Preliminary Injunction Granted Brewers Against District Attorney"
Other news of the day. Complete in 18 pages, light browning, a few small margin tears, generally... See More
For the Mystic Workers of the world...
Item #614314
April 01, 1904
THE MYSTIC WORKER, Plano, Illinois, April, 1904 An interesting little paper which describes itself as: "...a social, fraternal and beneficial society, governed by a Supreme Lodge, having subordinate lodges in states & provinces near each other & of equal healthfulness...".
Eight pages, 11 by 15 12 inches, 3 small binding holes at the blank spine margin, nice condition.... See More
Babe Ruth's appendicitis scare...
Item #614350
September 10, 1932
NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, September 10, 1932
* Babe Ruth has appendicitis ?
* New York Yankees
* MLB baseball
The front page has a three column headline: "BABE RUTH FACES OPERATIONS" with subheads that include: "Bam's Appendicitis Worse, Doctor Says" and more. (see) Was this the start of Babe Ruth's failing health ? Nice to have in this NYC paper.
Other news, sp... See More
Fight for prohibition.... drys winning...
Item #614450
June 19, 1919
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, June 19, 1919
* U.S. prohibition fight
* Drys winning
The front page has an article headed: "DRY REPEALER IS LOST IN SENATE" "Action Makes It Practically Certain United States Will Become Bone Dry on July 1--..."
Other news of the day. Complete in 16 pages, light browning, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
J. Edgar Hoover death...
Item #614696
May 02, 1972
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 2, 1972
* John Edgar Hoover death
* Early, same day report
* 1st FBI director
The front page has a two column heading: "FBI director Hoover dies" 1st report coverage on the death of J. Edgar Hoover, 1st Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages, small bin... See More
Stanford Cardinals (Indians) Rose Bowl in 1936...
Item #614786
January 02, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 2, 1936
* Rose Bowl: Stanford Cardinals vs. S.M.U. Mustangs
* Orange Bowl: Mississippi Rebels vs. Catholic University
* Sugar Bowl: Texas Christian University vs. LSU Tigers
This 60 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 22: "85,000 See Stanford Triumph Over Southern Methodist on rose Bowl Gridiron" with subheads, sta... See More
Richard Byrd Flies To South Pole...
Item #614787
November 30, 1929
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 30, 1929
* Richard Byrd 1st to reach South Pole
The front page has a three column headline: "COMDR. BYRD MAKES FLIGHT SAFELY OVER SOUTH POLE" with subhead and photo of Byrd. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, minor margin wear, generally in good condition.... See More
1945 Mel Otts 500 home runs... New York Giants...
Item #614825
August 02, 1945
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, August 2, 1945
* Mel Ott hits no. 500 home run
* 1st to achieve in National league
* New York Giants - MLB Baseball
The sport's section (page 9) has a very small heading: "500th Homer For Ott" with box scores. See image for small, brief report here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 14 pages, a few binding holes holes along spine, otherwis... See More
Flight 375 airplane crash... Boston Harbor...
Item #614839
October 05, 1960
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, October 5, 1960
* Eastern Air Lines Flight 375
* Boston MA airplane disaster (1st report)
* Lockheed Model 188 Electra
The front page has a six column headline: "3 Area Marines In Boston Electra Crash Fatal To 61" with subhead and related photo. 1st report coverage on the Eastern Air Lines Flight 375 airplane crash disaster in Boston, Massachuse... See More
1931 Kanpur, India riots....
Item #614841
March 27, 1931
PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Arizona, March 27, 1931
* Kanpur, India riots (Cawnpore)
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
The front page has one column headings: "GANDHI MAKES NEW PLEA FOR END OF REVOLT" "Hindu Leader Condemns Riots by Youth League" Coverage on the riots at Kanpur, India involving Mahatma Gandhi.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 6 pages... See More
Gandhi during fasting...
Item #614842
March 06, 1939
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, March 6, 1939
* Mahatma Gandhi
* "Fast Unto Death"
* Rajkot, India
The front page has one column headings: "FASTING GANDHI SENDS WIFE BACK TO INDIAN PRISON" "Weakens Rapidly as He Aims New Act of Defiance at Ruler"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, minor spin... See More
Johannes Winkler... Liquid rocket flight...
Item #614844
October 07, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 7, 1932
* Liquid fueled rocket "spaceship"
* Johannes Winkler test fails
This 44 page newspaper has a small one column heading on page 2: "Liquid Fuel Rocket Explodes 50 Feet Up in German Test." See image for text here.
Other news, sport and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, good condition.
wikipedia notes: Johannes Winkler ... See More
The Eisenhower Family "1st family" Photo...
Item #614851
January 20, 1953
THE MORNING CALL, Allentown, PA January 20, 1953 (single page only) This is a single page from the title and date shown containing a large color double-photo, the top showing the new 1st Family showing the President and Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower, their daughter-in-law, and their three grandchildren. The bottom photo shows an early 1950's full-front view of the White House. The capt... See More
Full-page ad for Coca-Cola from the mid-late 1950's...
Item #614856
May 01, 1957
EVENING CHRONICLE, Allentown, PA, May 1, 1957 (single page only) This is a single-page full-page ad for Coca-Cola, with the caption, "Great News!...Coca-Cola now in King-Size too!" The ad was placed by the Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Bethlehem, PA. The page measures approximately 15 by 22 1/2 inches, and would be great for framing/display (see image).
Jesse Owens while at Ohio State...
President Franklin D. Roosevelt portrait...
Item #614882
June 28, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, NY, June 28, 1936 (Rotogravure Section only) A very displayable large B&W portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The page measures approximately 15 1/2 by 22 1/2 inches, and would look wonderful framed. As is typical with newspapers, there is a (very) light fold crease at the centerfold, otherwise quite nice. A great shot of the beloved FDR. Additionally, within... See More
Adolph Hitler speech at Siemen's Factory...
Item #614904
November 11, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 11, 1933
* Adolph Hitler w/ Joseph Goebbels
* Siemens Dynamo Factory speech
* Final election rally
The front page has one column has two column headlines: "Hitler Stops All Industry an Hour For Final Plea for Unanimous Vote" and more. (see) Texct continues inside.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, a little margi... See More
Thomas Tom Yawkey buys Red Sox...
Item #614960
February 26, 1933
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 26, 1933
* Thomas Tom Yawkey
* Buys Boston Red Sox
* Major League Baseball MLB
The sport's section (page 2-B) has a banner headline: "EDDIE COLLINS AND NEW YORK MILLIONAIRE PURCHASE BOSTON RED SOX" with subheads and photo of Eddie Collins. (see) Nice to have in a Massachusetts title.
Other news, sports and adve... See More
Red (Robert Abial) Rolfe...
Item #614968
February 27, 1949
THE DETROIT NEWS (Pictorial Magazine only), Detroit, MI, February 27, 1949 The front cover has a great photo titled, "Red (Robert Abial) Rolfe". Rolfe was a key member of the New York Yankees' 1930s dynasty. Inside has a nice two page spread regarding ice-fishing.
The section is complete in 32 pages and is in nice condition - suitable for framing.
According to Wiki:... See More
Remington Arms Company marks 150th Anniversary...
Item #614971
June 11, 1966
THE EVENING TELEGRAM, Herkimer-Ilion, New York, June 11, 1966 This is a Souvenir Edition for the Remington 150th Anniversary. The banner headline reads "Remington Arms Co. Marks 150 Years of Growth" and includes a large photo of the plant. There are numerous articles throughout this issue on the pioneers and the company itself as well as articles pertaining to Mark Twain and Genera... See More
Mr. First Base... Ferris Fain...
Item #614973
April 19, 1953
THE DETROIT NEWS (This Week Magazine section only), Detroit, MI, April 19, 1953 The front cover has a great photo titled, "Mr. First Base: He's Ferris Fain, Now Of The Chicago White Sox...", with additional coverage on page two. Fain was a two-time American League batting champion and five time All-Star. He was known for having a bad temper, which ultimately impacted his ... See More
Michigan State Football... Woman play football too?
NCAA Football... Rookies of the Big Ten...
Item #614974
November 08, 1953
THE DETROIT NEWS (Pictorial Magazine section only), Detroit, MI, November 8, 1953 The front cover has a great photo titled, "Rookies of the Big Ten", with additional coverage on page eight and nine. The image shows close-up shots of Evan Slonac, Jim Neal, Don Dahoney, and Tom Yewic - players from Michigan State in its first season in the Big Ten. Inside coverage also has arti... See More
Jake Lamotta wins boxing title... Eddie Waitkus...
Item #615098
June 17, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 17, 1949
* Jake Lamotta wins title
* Middleweight boxing champion
* Eddie Waitkus shot by girl stalker
The sport's section (page 31) has a banner headline: "LaMotta Wins Title by Knockout as Cerdan Is Unable to Answer Bell for 10th" with subheads that include: "BRONX MAN VICTOR DESPITE HANDICAP" " LaMotta Breaks Left Hand in Secon... See More
James Braddock death...
Item #615120
November 30, 1974
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 30, 1974
* James Braddock death
* Heavyweight boxing champion
* Cinderella Man fame
The bottom of page 20 has an article headed: "James J. Braddock Succumbs at 68" with photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
Marilyn Monroe suspended from movie in 1953....
Item #615129
January 26, 1954
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 26, 1954
* Marilyn Monroe suspended
* "The Girl in Pink Tights" movie
This 48 page newspaper has one column headings on page 21: "MARILYN MONROE FAILS TO REPORT" "Fox Again Puts Star Under Salary Suspension for Missing 'Pink Tights' Call" See photo for 1st report coverage on Monroe being suspended from the movie "The gir... See More
Death of famed actor Humphrey Bogart...
Item #615139
January 15, 1957
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS--EXTRA, Jan. 15, 1957 Page 25 has a two column headline: "Bogart Dies Of Cancer" "Move Tough Guy Tells Wife, 'Goodby, Kid' " with a photo of him with his wife, actress Lauren Bacall, and their two children.
Complete in 32 pages, binding stab holes near the spine, very nice condition.
USS S-51 submarine disaster...
Item #615259
September 28, 1925
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, September 28, 1925
* USS S-51 class submarine
* United States Navy
* 'City of Rome' collision disaster
The front page has a four column headline: "NO RESPONSE FROM WITHIN SUNKEN SUBMARINE S-51; HOPE FOR LIFE STILL HELD" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the sinking the USS S-51 (SS-162) submarine near Block Island off of Rhode I... See More
Death of Ernie Pyle...
Item #615264
April 19, 1945
COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Michigan, April 19, 1945
* Ernie Pyle killed
* American journalist
* Lejima - Okinawa Island
The front page has a two column heading: "Ernie Pyle To be Buried Among Foot Soldier Pals" with photo. (see)
Other news of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, a little irregular along spine, generally good.... See More
Chicago Bears... New York Giants... Right after the bombing of Pearl Harbor...
Item #615274
December 22, 1941
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 22, 1941
* Chicago Bears win NFL pro football championship
* New York Giants
* Just after the bombing of Pearl Harbor - WWII era
The sport's section (page 11) has a three column heading: "Devastating Last-Half Attack Gives Bears 37-9 Victory and Pro Grid Title" with subhead, related photos, lineup and stats. 1st... See More
News posters before the internet... Paul von Hindenburg......
Item #615335
August 06, 1934
ILLUSTRATED CURRENT NEWS, New Haven, Connecticut, August 6, 1934 This is a nice example of this early news service photo poster published 3 times a week, taken up almost entirely with one or more photos of the most notable event of the day. Done in broadside form (printed on front side only) these were meant to be hung up for display, typically used in schools to provide photos of the most c... See More
Flight 537 airplane disaster....
Item #615378
November 01, 1949
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, November 1, 1949
* Eastern Air Lines Flight 537 disaster
* Douglas DC-4 airplane crash
* Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
The front page has a four column headline: "Believe 53 Killed In Mid-Air Crash" with subheads. 1st report coverage on the Eastern Air Lines Flight 537 disaster at Washington D.C.
Other news of the day. Complet... See More
Voice of the Nation of Islam...
Item #615496
June 18, 1971
MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, June 18, 1971 This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American commun... See More
Detroit Lions vs. Cleveland Browns...
Item #615607
December 28, 1953
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, December 28, 1953
* Detroit Lions vs. Cleveland Browns
* NFL football championship title game
This 16 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: "First Doran Catch Of Touchdown Pass Is Worth $33,912.45" 1st report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the Detroit Lions and the Clevela... See More
Dick Button gold medal... American figure skater...
Item #615621
February 03, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, February 3, 1948
* Dick Button - American figure skater
* Olympics - gold medal champion
This 52 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 32 (sport's section): "Button Takes Lead Over Gerschwiler in Olympic Figure Skating Contest" with subheads and two column photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag editi... See More
For the Mystic Workers of the world...
Item #615631
March 01, 1904
THE MYSTIC WORKER, Plano, Illinois, May, 1904 An interesting little paper which describes itself as: "...a social, fraternal and beneficial society, governed by a Supreme Lodge, having subordinate lodges in states & provinces near each other & of equal healthfulness...".
Eight pages, 11 by 15 12 inches, 3 small binding holes at the blank spine margin, nice condition.... See More
Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jimmy Doyle...
Item #615716
June 25, 1947
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, June 25, 1947
* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jimmy Doyle
* Death in the boxing ring
This 28 page newspaper has a seven column headline on page 18: "Sugar's 8th-Round KO Punch Sends Doyle to Hospital" with subheads that include: "Challenger in Critical Condition" and more.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with m... See More
For the "Tribe of Ben Hur"...
Item #615757
January 01, 1901
THE CHARIOT, Crawfordsville, Indiana, January, 1901
* Rare title
* Union Township
* Montgomery County
This was the newspaper of the fraternal organization called the "Tribe of Ben Hur", named after the novel which was popular at the time. It was founded in Crawfordsville.
Eight pages, binding slits in the blank spine margin, 11 1/4 by 16 inches, nice condition.... See More
1916 East Youngstown strike riots...
Item #615800
January 08, 1916
THE SALEM EVENING NEWS, Massachusetts, January 8, 1916
* East Youngstown, Ohio riots
The front page has a two column headline: "FOUR KILLED IN RIOTS AT EAST YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO" with subhead. (see) 1st report coverage on the East Youngstown strike riot involving the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages, light... See More
Persecution of Jews in 1938 Berlin....
Item #615817
November 24, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 24, 1938
* Post Crystal Night (Kristallnacht)
* Persecution of Jews continues
* Jewish property in jeopardy
The front page has one column headings: "REICH LEVIES 20% ON JEWS' PROPERTY", "Taxes Holdings of All Worth More Than 5,000 Marks to Meet Huge Fine" Coverage on the ongoing persecution of Jews shortly after Kristallnacht (nig... See More
Jewish Holocaust... Jews segregated....
Item #615821
March 04, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1939
* Mahatma Gandhi's "Fast Until Death"
* The Jewish Holocaust in progress
* Jews being segregated
The front page has a two column headline: "Gandhi's 'Fast Until Death' Starts in Rajkot As Protest Against State's Autocratic Rule"
Also one column headlines on page 2 include: "EVIAN PLAN ACTION DECIDED IN BERLIN&... See More
June Robles found... desert cage...
Item #615822
May 15, 1934
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, May 15, 1934
* June Robles found alive
* Desert cage box - Tucson, Arizona
* William Gettle
The front page has a banner headline: "JUNE ROBLES AND GETTLE ARE FOUND ALIVE" with subheads and two photos. (see) Nice for display.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, some bindings slits along spi... See More
Malcolm Campbell... Over 300 MPH in automobile...
Item #615929
March 08, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 8, 1935
* Race driver Malcolm Campbell
* Land rocket car speed record at Daytona Beach, Florida
This 44 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Campbell Breaks Auto Record, Drives at 276.816 Miles and Hour" and more (see images) Reporting continues on page 29 with related photos (see images).
Other news, sports and advert... See More
Ted Williams 1st MLB home run...
Item #615944
April 24, 1939
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, April 24, 1939
* Ted Williams very 1st home run (early rookie season)
* Boston Red Sox
The sport's section (page 11) has two column headings: "Athletics Score Six Runs In Eighth to Defeat Red Sox" "Boston Drops 12-8 Verdict Despite Homer, Double and Two Singles by Williams" with box scores. (see) This was Ted Williams' very 1... See More
Ezzard Charles boxing title fight....
Item #615946
January 13, 1951
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 13, 1951
* Ezzard Charles vs. Lee Oma
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
The front page has a two column heading: "Charles Retains Crown, Stops Oma in 10th Round" with subhead. (see) Coverage continues in the sport's section.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise nice.... See More
Nazis eliminating Jewish shops.. Post Kristallnacht...
Item #616024
November 26, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 26, 1938
* Post Kristallnacht - night of broken glass
* Jews to lose all possessions
* Hermann Goering
This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2 that include: "REICH TO ELIMINATE JEWISH RETAILERS", "Decree Affects Commission Houses, Mail Order Concerns and All Shops in General", "Goebbels Assails Germans Who make Jokes A... See More
Mad Dog Coll indicted...
Item #616037
December 23, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 23, 1931
* Vincent "Mad Dog" Coll indicted
* American mobster hitman
* Dutch Shultz mob war
The front page has one column headlines: "COLL IS POINTED OUT AS SLAYER OF CHILD" "Witness Secreted by Police in Fear of Gang Swears He Saw Him Fire From Auto" and more. (see) Coverage on the indictment of New York mobster, Mad Dog Coll, for... See More
Eben Byers death... radium...
Item #616054
April 01, 1932
THE DETROIT NEWS, April 1, 1932
* Eben Byers death
* Radium - radiation
Near the bottom of the front page is a heading that reads: "Drinking of 'Radium Water' Called Fatal to Sportsman" See images for text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, rag edition, some light foxing and spine wear, generally nice.
wikipedia notes: Byers b... See More
John F. Kennedy enters presidential race.....
Item #616207
January 02, 1960
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 2, 1960
* JFK - John F. Kennedy enters race
The front page has a early, same day "breaking news" report under bulletin on JFK formally joining the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. Nice to have in a Massachusetts paper.
8 pages, loose along the spine, some margin wear and chipping, with a little unrelated text loss... See More
KLM Flight 607-E airplane disaster...
Item #616239
August 15, 1958
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, August 15, 1958
* KLM Flight 607-E crash disaster
* Lockheed Super Constellation airplane
The front page has a banner headline above the masthead: "All 99 Downed Airliner Feared Lost" with subheads. (see) 1st report coverage on KLM Flight 607-E, flown by Lockheed L-1049H-01-06-162 Super Constellation airplane crash disaster near Ireland.
Othe... See More
Sawing the ice... Opening of the East River Bridge...
Item #616307
January 02, 1904
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, January 2, 1904 The frontpage has two halfpage photos: "Sawing The Ice" and "Hoisting Ice From Channel To Ice House" which is regarding ice harvesting. Also within the issue are: "The Illumination of the New East River Bridge on the Night of Its Opening"; "The Durban Floating Dock and Workshop"; "Meteorite... See More
Bombing of Belgrade...
Item #616332
April 07, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 7, 1941
* Nazis bomb Belgrade Yukoslavia
* World War II German Luftwaffe
This 34 page newspaper has a three line banner headline on the front page: "NAZIS ADVANCE IN YUGOSLAVIA, BOMB BELGRADE; GREEKS RESISTING STRONGLY IN STRUMA VALLEY; U. S. PLEDGES QUICK AID; BRITISH IN ADDIS ABABA" with subhead. More inside with related photos and map. (see)
Other ne... See More
Galax, Virginia airliner disaster...
Item #616374
January 13, 1947
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, January 13, 1947
* Galax VA Virginia airliner disaster
* Douglas DC-3 airplane crash
The front page has a two column headline: "18 Killed in Plane Crash in Virginia" with subhead. (see) 1st report coverage on the Eastern Airlines Douglas DC-3 airplane crash in Galax, Virginia.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages... See More
Haywood Patterson found guilty... Scottsboro Boys....
Item #616429
April 10, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 10, 1933
* Scottsboro Boys rape case
* Haywood Patterson
The front page has one column headlines: "NEGRO FOUND GUILTY IN SCOTTSBORO CASE; JURY 0UT 22 HOURS" "Verdict Carries Sentence of Death After One Juror Had Held Out for Life Term" and more. (see) 1st report coverage on Haywood Patterson being found guilty of rape in the famous Scottsb... See More
1933 Prohibition ending... States vote....
Item #616471
November 08, 1933
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 8, 1933
* Prohibition in U.S. ending
* Rules & regulations explained
The front page has a banner headline above the masthead: "Wets Take Lead in Three States; Both Carolinas Vote Dry"
Also a three column heading: "Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah Apparently Wipe Dry Law Out of Constitution of U.S." with subheads. (see)
Other ... See More
Dr. Sam Sheppard verdict... "The Fugitive" case...
Item #616494
December 22, 1954
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 22, 1954
* Dr. Sam Sheppard
* Murder trial ends with guilty verdict
At the bottom of the front page first column is a head: "Sheppard Convicted, Gets Life Sentence". The article continues on page 24 where is found a photo of Sam Sheppard as well. See the web for more on the fascinating case. It was this case upon which the popular television s... See More
HMS Hamspire (1903) explosion disaster....
Item #616511
June 07, 1916
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, June 7, 1916
* HMS Hampshire (1903) explosion disaster sinking
* Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener
* World War I - WWI - Royal Navy
The front page one column headings that include: "BRITAIN IS STUNNED BY DRAMATIC DEATH OF EARL KITCHENER" "Earl and Staff Went Down With Cruiser Hampshire When Vessel Was Hit Off Orkney Islands by Mine or To... See More
Yitzhak Den-Zvi elected 2nd president of Israel...
Item #616635
December 09, 1952
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 9, 1952
* Yitzhak Ben-Zvi elected 2nd president of Israel
* Labor Zionist leader
A two column headline: "Ben-Zvi Elected President Of Israel in Dramatic Vote" with subhead: "Successor to Weizmann Wins on 3d Ballot After Leftists Shift to Him" and a one column photo of Ben-Zvi.
Complete in 68 pages, light browning, otherwise in good condition.... See More
John Dillinger escapes from prison...
Item #616636
March 04, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 4, 1934
* John Dillinger - Crown Point IN Jail
* Famous wooden gun escape
In the bottom half of the front page is a one column headline: "JOHN DILLINGER ELUDES POSSES" with subhead: "Woman Sheriff Asserts She Will Shoot Him Through Head on Sight". This was one of the most famous escapes from a high security jail in United States history.
Th... See More
Chicago Bears win NFL football championship over New York Giants...
Item #616671
December 30, 1963
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 30, 1963
* Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants
* NFL football championship title game
This 18 page newspaper has a three column headline on page10: "Chicago Bandits Steal Crown, Intercept Five Tittle Passes" with caption: "Bears Win NFL Championship--"
1st report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the Chic... See More
Al Capone is released from prison...
Item #616674
March 18, 1930
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York NY March 18, 1930
* Chicago beer baron - gangster boss
* Al Capone released from prison
* Illegal gun possession
This 20 page newspaper has two column headlines near the bottom of the front page: "Capone Leaves Hospitable Warden and Departs for--?" "Chicago Gang Chief Transferred to Another Jail While Crowds Wait in Vain to See Him; ... See More
Babe Ruth hits 3 home runs in a row...
Item #616716
May 22, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, May 22, 1930
* Babe Ruth hits 3 home runs in a row
* New York Yankees
This 56 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 21: "Ruth Hits 3 Homers in First Game But Yanks Lose Two" with subheads that include: "3 HOMERS BY RUTH FAIL TO SAVE YANKS" "For First Time in His Career He Hits Thrice for Circuit in a Single League Game&qu... See More
Lindbergh baby kidnapping trial...
Item #616718
September 29, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, September 29, 1934
* Lindbergh baby kidnapping trial
* Bruno Hauptmann
This 34 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "BLADE MADE BY HAUPTMANN FOUND HIDDEN IN HIS CELL; INSANITY PLEA IS FORECAST" with many subheads. Much more inside.
Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Hauptmann was charged w... See More
New London, Texas School Explosion...
Item #616735
March 20, 1937
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 20, 1937
* New London, Texas school explosion
This 8 page newspaper has five column headline on the front page: "MILITARY COURT OPENS SCHOOL BLAST INQUIRY" with subheads and related photos. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with a few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.... See More
George S. Patton assigned to Europe...
Item #616766
April 22, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 22, 1944
* General George S. Patton reassigned
* European theater of war
This 26 page newspaper has one column headline on the front page: "PATTON GETS POST LINKED TO INVASION" and "General Arrives in Britain--Command Not Specified by Assault Role IS Indicated" Report continues on page 3 with photo of Patton with caption: &qu... See More
Paterson, New Jersey fire....
Item #616838
February 10, 1902
WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, New York, February 10, 1902
* The great Paterson fire of 1902
* Trolley fire spreads due to the wind
The front page has one column headings: "DESTROYED BY FLAMES" "Business-Portion Of Patterson, N.J. Wiped Out" "Loss Estimated At $10,000,000". Coverage on the great Paterson, New Jersey fire of 1902.
Other news and advertisements... See More
Great Britain attacked by Zeppelin for the first time...
Item #616849
January 20, 1915
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, January 20, 1915 The front page has a four column wide, three line headline "Zeppelin Throws Bombs At Sandringham Palace; Airmen Brought Down" with subheads "Woman and Two Men Killed in German Raid on British Coast" "Warship Fires at Hostile Airmen" "Big Dirigible Brought to Earth Near King's Residence" "Shells Dropped at Sev... See More
"Wrongway" Corrigan flight to Ireland...
Item #616987
August 05, 1938
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, July 18, 1938
* Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan
* Bizarre flight - on purpose ?
The front page has banner headline: "Corrigan Solos Atlantic in 9-Yr.-Old Plane" with subheads. (see) 1st report coverage on Douglas P. Corrigan's famous "wrongway" flight. Was it intentionally done ?
You also get the July 19th issue with continued coverage and... See More
Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast...
Item #617031
May 08, 1933
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, May 8, 1933
* Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast
* Early, same day 1st report
The front page has one column headings: "Gandhi Released From Prison Soon After Fast Starts" "Aid for Depressed Classes Not Judged Inimical to Government" (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.... See More
Battle of Kula Gulf...
Item #617033
July 06, 1943
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, July 6, 1943
* Battle of Kula Gulf - Solomon Islands
* World War II naval battle - WWII
* United States Navy - Japanese Imperial
The front page has a banner headline: "U.S. Fleet Heavily Damages Jap Naval Forces In Battle Of Kula Gulf, Navy Reports On Incomplete Information" with subheads. (see) 1st report coverage on the battle of Kula Gulf.
Other... See More
Plesiosaurus....
Item #617091
March 10, 1922
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, March 10, 1922
* Prehistoric Plesiosaurus - aquatic reptile
* Paleontologist Frederic Brewster Loomis
The front page has a two column headline: "Prof Loomis Scouts Idea Of Living Plesiosaurus" with subhead and illustration. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 18 pages, light browning, a little margin wear, ge... See More
Columbia Universtiy's greatest football game...
Item #617188
October 26, 1947
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, October 26, 1947
* Columbia University's greatest football game
* Army Cadets - NCAA college football
* 1 of the greatest upsets
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a nice banner headline: "COLUMBIA BREAKS ARMY'S LONG STREAK, 21-20" with subheads. (see) This game is considered one the greate... See More
Babe Ruth leaves hospital...
Item #617212
May 27, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 27, 1925
* Babe Ruth hospital release (1st report)
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 19: "RUTH IS DISCHARGED FROM THE HOSPITAL" "Practices With Yankees but Will Not Go to Philadelphia With Team Friday" 1st report coverage on Babe Ruth's release from the hospital after 5 weeks for so-call... See More
Peggy McMath kidnapping for ransom...
Item #617262
May 06, 1933
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, May 6, 1933
* Margaret 'Peggy' McMath
* Kidnapping for ransom
The front page has a four column headline: "TWO ARRESTS IN KIDNAPING (sic)" with subheads and photo. (see) More inside. This is 1st report coverage on the return of kidnapped victim, Margaret "Peggy" McMath.
Other news, sports and advertisements of th... See More
Mahatma Gandhi jail release...
Item #617277
January 26, 1931
THE WORLD, New York City, January 26, 1931
* Mahatma Gandhi jail release
The front page has a two column headline: "Release of Gandhi Ordered; H May Insist on Eviction" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, address label in masthead, a little spine wear, generally good.... See More
The Boston Garden opens...
Item #617325
November 21, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 21, 1928
* Boston Garden grand opening
* Bruins NHL Hockey (1st use)
This 60 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 23: "Canadians Subdue Bruins" "Triumph, 1-0, at Opening of Boston Garden for Hockey....". 1st report coverage on the opening of the famous arena in Boston which would be best known for hosting the ... See More
Joe DiMaggio plans to enlist in U.S. Army...
Item #617326
January 14, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 14, 1943
* Joe DiMaggio decides to enlist in U.S. Army
* New York Yankees
* Marriage troubles with Dorothy Arnold
This 42 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 27: "Joe DiMaggio, Reconciled With Wife, Plans to Enlist; Reiser, Dodgers, in Army" with subheads that include: "YANKEES WILL LOSE THEIR OUTFIELD ACE" "DiMaggio, After Sett... See More
1927 Pittsburgh gas explosion...
Item #617329
November 14, 1927
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, November 14, 1927
* Pittsburgh gasometer explosion (early 1st report)
* Largest gas tank in the World at the time
The front page has a banner headline: "14 Known Dead, 500 Injured When Huge Gas Tank Explodes" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, few tiny bidning holes along spine, minor m... See More
Item #617340
May 29, 1910
SUNDAY ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, May 29, 1910. A great issue for framing and displaying!
Mars Bluff SC atomic bomb incident....
Item #617408
March 12, 1958
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, March 12, 1958
* Mars Bluff SC South Carolina
* B-47 Stratojet Atomic Bomb mishap (1st report)
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Unarmed Atomic Bomb Drops Accidentally In S.C.; 6 Hurt" 1st report coverage on the B-47 Stratojet mishap over Mars Bluff, South Carolina.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day... See More
Greatest NFL game played ?....
Item #617419
December 29, 1958
THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, December 29, 1958
* Baltimore Colts vs. New York Giants
* NFL championship game (1st report)
* Greatest game ever played ?
The front page has one column headings: "Colts Capture Pro Grid Title In 23-17 Drama" "Baltimore Ties Giants In Regulation Period, Wins In Thrilling Overtime" "Unitas Sparks Rally" and more. (see)
More on p... See More
Max Valier.... Rocket propulsion....
Item #617427
December 23, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 23, 1929
* Max Valier
* Rocket car
* Liquid Fuel
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 6: "LIQUID FUEL SUCCEEDS IN AUTO IN GERMANY", "Used Instead of Rockets by Max Valier, Who Says It Assures Driver's Complete Control" Coverage on Austrian, Max Valier, testing his new rocket automobile with a new liquid fuel. See image... See More
Adolph Hitler orders Britain blockade....
Item #617475
August 17, 1940
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 17, 1940
* Adolph Hitler orders blockade on Great Britain
* London bombed by Germans
The front page has a two column heading: "HITLER CLAIMS FULL BLOCKADE IN FORCE FOR ENGLISH WATERS" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 6 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
Early automobiles...
Item #617482
August 09, 1902
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 9, 1902 The front page of the issue contains five photos "The Great Floating Docks of Bermuda and Algiers, LA" with an accompanying article. Within in the issue is: "A Unique Railway"; "The New Marconi Wireless Telegraph Station At Cape Breton"; "Varied Modern Uses of the Automobile" and more illustrations, article... See More
The Grand Prix...
Item #617483
July 28, 1906
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, July 28, 1906 The front page features 6 photos captioned: "Prominent Cars Which Took Part In The Grand Prix" and an article titled: "Details of the Grand Prix Racing Cars". The lengthy article carries over to page 2 where there is also another photo of "Bariellier in the New Richard-Brasier Car." Other articles inside are: &qu... See More
Duluth, Minnesota lynchings...
Item #617503
June 17, 1920
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 17, 1920
* Duluth, Minnesota lynchings (1st report)
* 3 negro circus workers hanged
* Isaac McGhie - Nate Green - Elmer Jackson
Page 2 has a one column heading: "Troops on Guard In Duluth After Three Lynchings" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, light browning, minor spine wear, ge... See More
Harry Houdini spirit ?....
Item #617620
January 10, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 10, 1929
* Harry Houdini's spirit contact w/ wife ?
This 60 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 24 that include: "HOUDINI'S FRIENDS DOUBT MESSAGE" "Freethinker Offers $25,000 for a "Spirit Communication" With Magician" and more (see) Coverage on the claim by the late Harry Houdini's wife that she has contact wi... See More
Boston College wins Lambert Trophy....
Item #617733
December 12, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 12, 1940
* Boston College Eagles football
* Lambert-Meadowlands Trophy
* Northeast Division 1 best
The sport's section (page 40) has one column headings: "TROPHY PRESENTED TO BOSTON COLLEGE" "Very Rev. W.J. Murphy Accepts Lambert Award on Behalf of Unbeaten Eleven" and more with photo. (see) First report coverage on the Boston College E... See More
Jewish Warsaw Ghetto established...
Item #617735
December 15, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 15, 1940
* Warsaw, Poland Ghetto established
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
* Nazi-occupied Europe
This 80+ page Sunday edition newspaper has small one column headlines on page 7 that read: "New Warsaw Ghetto Described In Berlin" and "Jews May Leave Walled Area Only With Nazi Permit". Brief coverage on establishment & description of the large... See More
Babe Ruth near death... He would die a few days later...
Item #617752
August 13, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 13, 1948 This 36 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Babe Ruth's Condition Improves; Well-Wishers' Messages Pour In". Inside photo shows several coaches and players from the Boston Red Sox reading the Babe Ruth article in their hotel after their game with the New York Yankees was cancelled. The photo an... See More
S.S. Vestris sinks...
Item #617762
November 16, 1928
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, November 16, 1928
* Ocean Liner S.S. Vestris sinks
The front page has a three column headline: "CRACKED SEA VALVE IS BLAMED FOR WRECK OF VESTRIS SUNK AT SEA" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 36 pages, light browning, a little margin wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Sam Jones.... 1st Negro to throw a no-hitter in Major League Baseball...
Item #617765
May 13, 1955
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 13, 1955
* Sam Jones - Chicago Cubs
* 1st Negro to throw a no-hitter in Major League Baseball
The sport's section (page 11) has a two column heading: "HOW IT'S GETTING TO BE IN TOSSING NO-HITTERS IN THE MAJOR LEAGUES" First report coverage on the 1st Negro pitcher to throw a no-hitter in the MLB.
Other news, sports and adver... See More
1935 Adolph Hitler builds Germany's army...
Item #617798
March 18, 1935
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, March 18, 1935
* Adolph Hitler - Nazis
* Prelude to World War II
The front page has a two column heading: "EUROPE AROUSED BY MOVE MADE BY GERMANY; BELIEVE PEACE OF WORLD MENACED"
Also: "BRITAIN ASKS HITLER TO GIVE EXPLANATION" (see) Was this the beginning of Hitler building Germany's war machine ?
Other news, sports and advertisements o... See More
Adolph Hitler gains power w/ election win.....
Item #617847
November 13, 1933
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, November 13, 1933
* Adolph Hitler wins elections
* Nazis gain strength
* Germany changing
The front page has a one column heading: "SUPPORT GIVEN HITLER, NAZIS IN PLEBISCITE IS LANDSLIDE" with subheads. (see) 1st report coverage on Adolph Hitler's victory in Germany's election making him and his Nazi Party gain much strength within the coun... See More
Dust Bowl Storm in 1934...
Item #617869
May 12, 1934
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 12, 1934
* Dust Bowl
* Black blizzards
* Topsoil lost
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading that reads: "East Covered with Clouds of Earth Dust Blown from Drouth Stricken Mid-West" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, light browning, a little margin wear, generall... See More
1st Transcontinental flight round trip...
Item #618014
May 23, 1955
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 23, 1955
* 1st Transcontinental flight round trip
* Airplane - Jet - John M. Conroy
The front page has a two column photo with caption: "A Record-Making Flight" with brief text. (see)
1st report coverage on John M. Conroy becoming the first person to fly a airplane round trip across the United States and back in the same day.
... See More
From the island of Borneo...
Item #618016
July 11, 1959
THE BORNEO BULLETIN, July 11, 1959
* Rare title
If you would like a newspaper from one of the more remote spots of the world, here is a good one. Quite modern in format and content, in in English. The front page has: "Royal Visit Sets Future Pattern for State - Brunei To Establish Closer Ties with Muslim Malaya" "King and Sultan Said in Accord on Cooperation".
Comp... See More
Harvard-Yale Regatta... rowing...
Item #618022
June 22, 1928
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, June 22, 1928
* Harvard-Yale Regatta boat race
* Rowing races - Thames River
* Best title to have in
The front page has a nice banner headline: "Yale Wins Both Morning Races; Varsity Hopes for Clean Sweep" with subheads and two photos. (see) Great and rare to have from the town where it happened.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day... See More
Amelia Earhart's Chicago welcome...
Item #618061
July 20, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1928
* Aviatrix Amelia Earhart
* Post Atlantic Ocean flight
* Airplane "Friendship"
* Chicago, Illinois welcome
Page 9 has one column headings: "MISS EARHART WINS CHICAGO'S ACCLAIM" "Crowds Crush About Girl and Her Two Co-Pilots, Who Flew Over the Atlantic" "Visits Childhood Home" and more. 1st report coverage on Ame... See More
Amelia Earhart's Pittsburgh welcome...
Item #618062
July 25, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1928
* Aviatrix Amelia Earhart
* Post Atlantic Ocean flight
* Airplane "Friendship"
* Pittsburgh welcome
Page 5 has one column headings: "Miss Earhart Rides In Locomotive Cab" "Dons Cap and Overalls at Pittsburgh After Being Welcomed by City"1st report coverage on Amelia Earhart being Pittsburgh's guest of honor after her famo... See More
Amelia Earhart's Rye, New York exhibition...
Item #618063
August 30, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 30, 1928
* Aviatrix Amelia Earhart
* Rye, New York
* Airplane exhibition flight
Page 2 has small one column headings: "Miss Earhart Flies At Rye" "Gives Exhibition, Using Polo Field for Starting and Landing"1st report coverage on Amelia Earhart giving a flying exhibition at Rye, New York.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Comp... See More
Amelia Earhart joins Cosmopolitan magazine...
Item #618064
August 29, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 29, 1928
* Aviatrix Amelia Earhart
* Cosmopolitan Magazine
The bottom of page 21 has very small and discrete heading: "Miss Earhart on Magazine Staff" (see) 1st report coverage on Amelia Earhart becoming aviation editor for Cosmopolitan magazine.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
... See More
Hugo Black takes office.. U.S. Supreme Court...
Item #618106
August 18, 1937
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 18, 1937
* Hugo Black - American politician and jurist
* Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court
* Klu Klux Klan - KKK
Page 5 has a two column heading: "BLACK IS CONFIRMED, 63 TO 16, BY SENATE AS SUPREME JUSTICE" 1st report coverage on Hugo Black taking office as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Co... See More
Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...
Item #618135
December 01, 1928
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, November 30, 1928
* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder
* York County, Pennsylvania - John Blymire
The front page has an article headed: "ARREST TWO FOR MURDER OF YORK COUNTY FARMER" "One of the Accused is a Youth of Fourteen Years" "Case Of Witchcraft" and more. (see) Early coverage of the actual murder.
Other news, sports a... See More
Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...
Item #618140
December 05, 1929
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, December 5, 1929
* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder
* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire
The front page has an article headed: "STATE TAKES A HAND IN YORK WITCHCRAFT CASE" with subheads. (see) Nice to have in a Pennsylvania title.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, light toning, minor margin wea... See More
Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...
Item #618141
January 12, 1929
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, January 12, 1929
* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder
* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire
The front page has an article headed: "THIRD BOY ON TRIAL FOR 'HEX' MURDER IN YORK" with subheads. (see) Nice to have in a Pennsylvania title.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning, minor m... See More
Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...
Item #618147
January 07, 1929
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, January 7, 1929
* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder
* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire
The front page has an article headed: "'WITCH MURDER' TRIAL STARTS AT YORK TODAY" with subheads. (see) Nice to have in a Pennsylvania title.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning, a little m... See More
Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...
Item #618156
December 04, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 4, 1928
* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder
* York County, Pennsylvania - John Blymire
Page 14 has an article headed: "DEATH OF 5 BABIES LAID TO WITCH CULT" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 64 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
Albert Einstein honored in NYC....
Item #618201
April 09, 1921
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 9, 1921
* Professor Albert Einstein
* 1st visit to America
* Given key to the city (NYC)
* Pro-Zionism before rise of Hitler
Page 11 has one column headings: "FREEDOM OF CITY GIVEN TO EINSTEIN" "Alderman Honor Relativity Discoverer and Prof. Weizmann Despite Falconer's Protest" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the ... See More
Al Capone works in prison...
Item #618206
April 14, 1934
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, April 14, 1934
* Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Chicago gangster boss
* Good behavior in prison ?
Page six has one column headings: "CAPONE RUNS STITCHING MACHINE IN PRISON" "Former Gangster is 'Behaving' and Hopes to Shorten Sentence" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages... See More
Sterling Hall bombing...
Item #618256
August 25, 1970
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 25, 1970
* Sterling Hall bombing
* University of Wisconsin-Madison
Page 2 has a two column heading: "Wisconsin University Bombing Kills Researcher" 1st report coverage on the Sterling Hall bombing at the University of Wisconsin.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages, small binding holes along the spine,... See More
Jack Johnson in Paris...
Item #618265
May 19, 1915
THE FAIRMONT TIMES, Fairmont, West Virginia, May 19, 1915 On the sports page is "Jack Johnson Is In Paris But Won't Go to War". When asked if he was going to war, he replied "Man, for me war is over. I am at peace the first time in several years... Anyway your name goes down in war history, for big German shells are called Jack Johnsons... wasn't I in history before th... See More
Knute Rockne's legs worsen....
Item #618314
November 22, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 22, 1929
* Knute Rockne's infected legs worsen
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* College football
The sport's section (page 33) has one column headings: "ROCKNE IS WORSE; INFECTION SPREADS" "Both Legs Are Now Affected, but Coach's Condition Is Not Alarming, Doctor Says" "Notre Dame Mentor Is Likely Not to See His Team Finish Its... See More
William Desmond Taylor murder mystery continues.......
Item #618341
December 22, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 22, 1929
* re. William Desmond Taylor murder
* Irish-American Hollywood actor and director
The front page has one column headings: "SAYS ACTRESS MURDERED TAYLOR" "Ex-Governor Richardson of California Asserts Efforts to Try Her Were Blocked" and more. (see) This murder is still unsolved to this day.
Other news, sports and advertisements of th... See More
Mae West extorted by gangsters ?...
Item #618346
December 29, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 29, 1929
* Hollywood actress Mae West
* Chicago gangster racketeering
Page 3 has one column headings: "CHICAGO RACKETEERS AGAIN PREY ON ACTORS" "Terrorized, the Players Pay Over Money to Keep 'Out of Trouble'". (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete 1st section only with 24 pages, rag edition in great condit... See More
Great Santa Fe Trail prints... 1925 - the 100th anniversary...
Item #618358
September 06, 1925
KANSAS CITY JOURNAL-POST (Gravure Section only), Missouri, September 6, 1925
* Santa Fee Trail images... 100th year anniversary
Complete Gravure section of this 1925 newspaper. The key feature are the two Santa Fe Trail-themed 1/2 page prints. Other prints reflecting the news of the day are also included.
Fragile, but in good condition for the period.
Knute Rockne sidelined as coach... World Series...
Item #618361
October 11, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 11, 1929
* Knute Rockne sidelined with leg problems
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish football coach
* World Series of baseball
The sport's section page 39 has a two column heading: "Rockne Ill at Home as Notre Dame Team Leaves for Navy; Has Nebraska as Guest". Was this the beginning of his leg problem which lead to him coaching his final year in a... See More
Death of Warren Harding....
Item #618365
August 07, 1923
THE RICHMOND ITEM, Richmond, Indiana, August 7, 1923.
* Warren G. Harding death
This newspaper has a two line, seven column headline on the front page: "INDIANA BOWS HEAD AS BODY OF HARDING CROSSES STATE TO OHIO" with subheads which include: "Nation's Burden Passes Through Silent Throngs", "Wash. [Washington D.C.] Prepares To Receive Body Of Dead Leader", a
... See More
* Warren G. Harding death
This newspaper has a two line, seven column headline on the front page: "INDIANA BOWS HEAD AS BODY OF HARDING CROSSES STATE TO OHIO" with subheads which include: "Nation's Burden Passes Through Silent Throngs", "Wash. [Washington D.C.] Prepares To Receive Body Of Dead Leader", a
Christmas prints from 1927...
Item #618382
December 25, 1927
THE DETROIT NEWS, December 25, 1927 (Rotogravure Section only)
* Great Christmas & Santa Claus-themed print
The front page of this Rotogravure Section has: "Merry Christmas", which shows a close-up of Santa Clause inset over a photo is a small child sleeping beneath a Christmas tree with period toys scattered about. The inside of the section has numerous photos reflecting news
... See More
* Great Christmas & Santa Claus-themed print
The front page of this Rotogravure Section has: "Merry Christmas", which shows a close-up of Santa Clause inset over a photo is a small child sleeping beneath a Christmas tree with period toys scattered about. The inside of the section has numerous photos reflecting news
Helen Wills wins sixth US Open....
Item #618411
August 25, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sport's section only, August 25, 1929
* Helen Wills (Moody)
* US Open tennis championships
The front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "MISS WILLS VICTOR; RETAINS HER TITLE" with subheads and two related photos. 1st report coverage on Helen Wills winning the 1929 United States Open Tennis Championships in Women's singles. She is ... See More
Edmond Thomas Quinn suicide death....
Item #618423
September 13, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 13, 1929
* Edmond Thomas Quinn suicide death (drowning)
* American sculptor and painter
* Edwin Booth bronze statue fame
The front page has one column headings: "E. T. QUINN, SCULPTOR, IS FOUND DROWNED" "Noted Artist in Bronze Had Been Ailing Since He Took Poison Last May" "His Family Is Silent" and more. (see)
Other news, sports... See More
1929 Hermann Oberth... early rockets...
Item #618425
September 15, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 15, 1929
* Hermann Oberth
* Early rockets - rocketry
* Space travel? moon?
Page 3 has small one column headings: "To Aim Rocket Into Space" "Prof. Oberth of Berlin Will Design Projectile to Leave the Earth". (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, rag edition in great edition.
... See More
Fritz Von Opel... Rocket propulsion...
Item #618426
October 02, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 2, 1929
* Fritz von Opel
* Early rocket airplane flight
Page 31 has one column headings: "OPEL CONCENTRATES ON LIQUID ROCKET" "He Says It Will Enable Future Flights in Stratosphere at 1,250 Miles and Hour" "Great Heat Developed" and more. (see) Also a editorial on page 30 with heading: "The Rocket-Driven Plane"
Other news,... See More
March from Selma to Montgomery...
Item #618450
March 16, 1965
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, March 16, 1965
* Selma to Montgomery, Alabama
* Martin Luther King Jr.
The front page has a five column headline: "Negro Leaders Meet On Plans To Resume Highway March To Capitol" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, a few small binding holes along spine, otherwise nice.... See More
George Edward Woodberry death...
Item #618501
January 03, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 3, 1930
* George Edward Woodberry death (1st report)
* Beverly, Massachusetts American poet
Page 23 has one column headings: "G. E. WOODBERRY, AUTHOR, DIES AT 74" "Works on Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne Are Among His Books" "Once Columbia Professor" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete... See More
Woman aviator Neva Paris killed...
Item #618504
January 10, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 10, 1930
* Neva Paris killed (1st report)
* Great Neck NY Woman aviator
The front page has one column headings: "NEVA PARIS KILLED IN CRASH OF PLANE" "Great Neck Woman Flier Dies When Machine Nose Dives Into a Georgia Marsh" and more. (see) Coverage continues inside with photo. (see)
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1st steps to end prohibition ?....
Item #618512
January 30, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 30, 1930
* Prohibition - 18th Eighteenth Amendment
* Wets vs. Drys in Washington D.C.
* Beginning of the end ?
The front page has a two column headline: "FIRST WET BILL HEARINGS SINCE PROHIBITION CAME IN SET BY HOUSE COMMITTEE" with subheads. (see) Was this the beginning of the fight to repeal prohibition ?
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Gandhi to resist British ?....
Item #618514
January 24, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 24, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Resistance is the only answer ?
Page 8 has one column headings: "GANDHI DECLARES FAITH IN RESISTANCE" "He Says if India Has to Go Through Civil War Agonies It Won't Be New Thing" and more. (see)
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1930 Elizabeth, New Jersey refinery explosion...
Item #618518
February 19, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 19, 1930
* Elizabeth, New Jersey
* Bayway refining plant explosion
* Standard Oil Company
The front page has a two column headline: "7 KILLED, 61 HURT IN BLASTS IN JERSEY ALCOHOL PLANT; MANY VICTIMS MAY BE BLIND" with subheads. (see) 1st report coverage on the Standard Oil Company refinery plant explosion at Elizabeth, New Jersey. Nice to ... See More
Napoleon Diamond Necklace lost & found.......
Item #618522
March 02, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1930
* Napoleon Diamond Necklace found
* Archduchass Marie Louise of Austria
The front page has a one column heading: "BONAPARTE JEWELS FOUND, SELLER GONE" with subheads. (see) This famed necklace is currently on display at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C.
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English poet D. H. Lawrence death....
Item #618523
March 04, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1930
* D. H. Lawrence death (1st report)
* English novelist, poet, playwright & more
* Mahatma Gandhi
Page 27 has one column headings: "D. H. LAWRENCE DIES; NOTED NOVELIST" "English Author Succumbs to a Long Illness in 45th Year Near Nice" and more. (see)
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Connie Mack receives "The Philadelphia Award".......
Item #618537
February 13, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 13, 1930.
* Cornelius McGillicuddy (Connie Mack)
* Wins "The Philadelphia Award"
* Baseball manager for the Athletics
The front page has two column heading: "Connie Mack Wins Philadelphia Award For Most Outstanding Service' to the City" (see)
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Standardville, Utah mining disaster... Ghost Town...
Item #618549
February 08, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 8, 1930
* Standardville, Utah (ghost town)
* Mine explosion disaster
The back page has one column headings: "20 UTAH MINERS DIE IN GAS EXPLOSION" "Nine Are Rescued as Carbon Monoxide Sweeps Through Standardville Coal Shaft" and more. (see) 1st report coverage on the Standardville, Utah mine explosion disaster.
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Primo Carnera boxing win...
Item #618555
January 25, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 25, 1930.
* Primo Carnera "Ambling Alp" Italian boxer
* Pre Heavyweight World Champion boxing match
* Madison Square Garden - Big Boy Peterson
The sport's section (page 9) has a banner healdine: "Carnera Stops Peterson in First Round Before Crowd of 20,000 in the Garden" with subheads and photo. (see)
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